William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have been sports betting on table tennis since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most standard sporting occasions.
The bookie said the to its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as badly impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its finest prospective earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a progressing situation, there are positive indications that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summer," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League draw in a new global following as an outcome.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its revenues fell 57%, due to the fact that of the absence of live sports betting content.
William Hill said its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their wages to make sure they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gambling
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to discover innovative ways to get round limitations on sports betting in specific states.
In Nevada, people who want to position bets utilizing smart phone apps need to sign up in person for the service at a wagering shop before being permitted to use the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-term drive-thru services at numerous locations in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they require to submit a picture of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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William Hill Punters Bet on Table Tennis in Sports Lull
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